How do communities benefit from tiny houses
Housing has been presenting an issue for a while now, a situation which has only worsened since the outbreak of the current pandemic situation. There are more and more houses being built, but the prices have also skyrocketed, which means that those who want to make a profit can really gain from this situation, while those in need of housing who are on a tighter budget face most difficulties.
One solution is to move further away from the city, since housing is more affordable in rural areas than in large cities, but the commute is a serious down side of this option for those working in large cities or having to go all the way into the city just for grocery shopping.
Tiny houses now provide a great solution for struggling people seeking affordable, yet independent housing, such as families with low income, single parents, homeless people or parolees.
What makes tiny houses a good choice? The answer lies in three As:
- Accessibility
Housing costs are currently in the sky, same with utility costs, which means that seeking housing while also being on a budget is rather challenging. Tiny houses are small and they can be both purchased or built for much less money than a traditional house. With tiny houses, you also have the possibility to have them build on wheels, which means that you can easily move anytime, and you can take your own accommodation with you when traveling.
Tiny houses provide a great solution for people with issues such as being a single parent, having served jail time or having lived on the streets, since they offer a chance to live in an urban community with much lower costs. Some cities around the world even have tiny house initiatives to help those in difficult living situations.
- Affordability
Besides being much cheaper to buy or build than a traditional house, tiny homes have the added advantage of having low utility costs, which comes in handy when living in a large city where living costs such as food or transportation are already high.
Tiny houses can become real eco houses because of the more and more popular environment-friendly small and sustainable living lifestyle, which also leads to significant savings.
- Availability
Since the tiny house movement is constantly growing and more and more people choose to live in tiny homes, there are tiny communities arising all over the world. Often more tiny house owners move close to each other, thus building communities with shared values and views.
Tiny homes also grant great freedom, since you can basically “move” whenever you feel like it – you can move to another place for a change of scenery, while taking you house and all your belongings with you.
Whether you consider moving into a tiny house for the sole purpose of leading a more conscious lifestyle or because you cannot afford expensive housing and living, tiny homes are definitely a great choice to live a freer, cheaper and fuller life.
